Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco (SFO) flights
United Airlines flies nonstop from Tampa International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, with about 12 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,393-mile flight takes about 5h 46m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,393 mi · 3,851 km
- Flight time
- 5h 46m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 83%
Airlines flying TPA to SFO
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 12 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-900ER | 98,756 | 5h 46m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
TPA to SFO flight schedule
3 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:42am and the last at 7:13pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 611United Airlines | 6:42am | 9:18am | 10 | 92% |
| UA 1205United Airlines | 8:19am | 10:57am | 21 | 86% |
| UA 2777United Airlines | 7:13pm | 9:50pm | 7 | 39% |
Is TPA to SFO on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 82% of 688 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 9am were the most punctual (95%), those around 7pm the least (32%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (55%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 688 | 82% | 14 min | 0.1% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 160 | 91% | |
| 7am to 8am | 55 | 91% | |
| 8am to 9am | 96 | 94% | |
| 9am to 10am | 135 | 95% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 18 | 67% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 49 | 82% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 18 | 67% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 103 | 65% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 53 | 32% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 47 | 6,728 | |
| September 2025 | 30 | 4,743 | |
| October 2025 | 37 | 5,508 | |
| November 2025 | 60 | 8,453 | |
| December 2025 | 72 | 10,441 | |
| January 2026 | 84 | 10,669 | |
| February 2026 | 73 | 9,410 | |
| March 2026 | 82 | 11,138 | |
| April 2026 | 56 | 8,072 | |
| May 2026 | 54 | 8,057 | |
| June 2026 | 48 | 7,302 | |
| July 2026 | 53 | 8,235 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.